A delve into the history of the Champions League shows that managers can and do win in their first season at a club, but also that experience matters. Which makes it interesting, given that tenures for the 2026‑27 crop range from newly appointed coaches to one with almost 15 years in charge. Some have managed … Read more
Arsenal have one of the best squads in Europe. The Gunners spent £250m last summer bringing in eight players as they won the title and have already spent about £200m this year, turning Piero Hincapie’s loan deal into a permanent one (£34.5m), signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United (£75m), Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge (£34m) … Read more
It is not just Alonso and Arbeloa who are among Benitez’s former Liverpool players to have moved into management. He reels off more than 20 names who have become coaches or managers, a list including Wales boss Craig Bellamy. He also points out that Djimi Traore is now an assistant coach at Seattle Sounders. “I … Read more
Fulham will start the new Premier League season by having the neighbours round. The first Monday Night Football of 2026-27 takes Chelsea down the road to Craven Cottage, where they’ll play in a derby that will do little to indicate what’s to come for either team in the next nine months. Chelsea have more tangible … Read more
Nine of the 20 Premier League clubs will begin the 2026-27 season with a different man in the dugout than the one who ended the last campaign. Opta recently revealed that the only other seasons which started with so many men making their managerial debut for top flight clubs were 1888-89 and 1946-47; the inaugural … Read more
So what are the rules that Newcastle have, at times, come close to breaking? From the beginning of the PIF takeover, Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have put the brakes on Newcastle’s ambitions to spend. Just because a club has wealthy owners does not mean they can spend big in the transfer windows. After buying … Read more
Newcastle United will be on alert after the future of one of their key transfer targets was addressed by his manager after a pre-season friendly. The Magpies have persistently been credited with an interest in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who is currently in Australia with Spurs and played in their warm-up against A-League side … Read more
York City have announced the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League after a 10-year absence. A club statement, external posted on social media said it had “not been an easy decision” by the board and it was made because of a “difference in … Read more
Managing a football team is one of the difficult things to do because it requires a great standard of talent and full knowledge of the game.Managers are expected to have the ability to interact with each player individually, know when they need motivation or chastisement. Also, if a team fails in a particular match or … Read more
The NFL season is in its final week. As happens every year, injuries are rearing their ugly heads. As fantasy football managers prepare to set Week 18 lineups, it’s important to stay informed on the latest injury news. Ricky Pearsall continues to deal with a lingering PCL issue. What is his current status and outlook … Read more